802D1 to 802D3? Worth it?
 

Thoughts? Is this worth doing? What will I gain?

System is Ayre AX-5 Twenty and QX-5 Twenty.

You'll gain clarity and bass.
But you'll need juice!

And better mid-range...

Is it harder to drive than my 802D1?

Any thoughts? Should I do it?

Are you worried that the D4s could be just around the corner?

When the D3 came out I was upset over the departure from the Nautilus 800 series looks. I thought the D2s refinements over the D1 made them one of the most beautiful speakers in the world.

I have owned several models in every 800 series since the Nautilus line. Now after owning D3s for the last 2+ years I don’t think I could go back. I enjoy the 805D3 and 800D3. I am sure the 802s are just as wonderful. Going 2nd hand makes the jump much easier to swallow if you desire. IMO it would be worth it.

if you have the means, do it.

Done.

While i enjoyed the 802D2, the D3 IMHO is quite a bit better. You will not be disappointed, but you will need good electronics to get the most out of them...